Course
Guide
Module 1:
Starting
Module 2:
Planning
Module 3:
Mechanics
Module 4:
Style
Module 5:
Bad News
Next
Steps

Module 1
Writing E-mails and Letters at the World Bank

Click on the links below to go to that section of the module.

  • Introduction
  • Writing at the World Bank
  • Describe Effective Writing at the World Bank
  • Guiding Your Readers
  • Writing E-mails and Letters
  • Assignment 1: Share Your Goals
  • Resources and Documents
  • Summary

Resources and Documents

Working Documents

  • Reflection 1: Describe Effective Writing
  • Reflection 2: Analyze Your Own Writing
  • Effective Writing Analysis Checklist

Sample Texts

  • Dow Jones E-mail
  • OECD E-mail
  • Written Communication Guidelines E-mail

Other Resources

  • “The Creative Reader” by Linda Flower
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